In order to fill the gap created by Law No. 7716/89 and expand its focus and reach, Law No. 9459, of 13 May 1997, was passed. Law No. 9459 establishes the penalties for crimes arising from discrimination and prejudice based on race, colour, ethnicity, religion, and nationality.
Para colmar la laguna creada por la Ley Nº 7716/89 y ampliar su objetivo y alcance, el 13 de mayo de 1997 se aprobó la Ley Nº 9459, que sanciona los delitos de discriminación o motivados por prejuicios relativos a la raza, el color, la etnia, la religión y la nacionalidad.